VP, Software Engineering (Casualty Domain) - Hybrid In Jersey City, Raleigh, Or Hartford

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Job Summary

The Vice President, Software Engineering provides leadership in aligning technology development with business objectives for assigned platforms and/or technologies. The incumbent provides overall direction and guidance to software engineering managers, Database specialists, software developers, and contract labor teams. She/he drives software development across multiple teams and agile phases to ensure execution of work plans. The person will determine department priorities and ensures software development, maintenance, and innovation objectives are met.

This VP of Software Engineering will function as Domain Owner, handling Arch's Casualty Domain, which encompasses Large Accounts, Middle Markets, E&S Casualty, and Surety,

• This is a hybrid, twice-a-week, in-office role in our Jersey City office. We are also open to applicants willing to work hybrid in our Raleigh, NC and Hartford, CT offices.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic vision and roadmap for all Product(s) within your area of responsibility.

• Ensures alignment between business strategies, enterprise transformation initiatives, technology standards and practices.

• Responsible for quality and timely delivery of new and/or enhanced systems/technologies.

• Responsible for solution architecture, software engineering, test automation, Performance engineering, DevSecOps and production support service levels.

• Works closely with customers, other IT managers, vendors, and management to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology creatively to improve customer experience & improve business processes.

• Prepares business cases, including financial analyses of potential new technologies/systems/applications. Evaluates based on organization's strategic needs and resource availability.

• Contributes to the development of software, test automation, performance engineering standards, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure these practices align with enterprise standards.

• Continuously reviews the technology needs of supported business functions/processes relative to new technological developments and trends. Keeps abreast of the industry and emerging technologies.

• Participates in vendor/strategic partner evaluations and monitors the relationship on an ongoing basis.

• Prepares/manages department budget: P&L forecasting, operational/capital expenditures, contract negotiations and invoice processing

• Leads and manages team to accomplish objectives through effective recruitment & selection, training & development, performance management and rewards & recognition.

Education & Experience

• 10 to 15 years related experience in Software development & architecture

• 8+ years of Management experience and 5+ years of managing people managers

• 3+ years of experience on Leadership role (Strategic vision, vendor management and budget)

• 3+ years of experience in preparing and managing department budget

• At least 5 years of experience in Solution Architecture leveraging modern architecture principles

• Strong stakeholder management experience.

• Broad knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods and best practices.

• Deep working experience with specialty commercial insurance with a knowledge of casualty, workers comp, construction, energy, and large account business.

• Understanding of Surety and Middle Market business.

• Knowledge of application test automation products, processes, and best practices

• Thorough knowledge of all assigned systems, applications, technologies.

• Proven experience and strong understanding of Agile development and its application to company technology needs to enable business outcomes.

• Experience in modernizing technologies to enable Underwriting efficiency.

• Strong strategic decision making & long term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate team.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration with senior management.

• Development experience with Java (backend) and Angular (frontend)

• Experience with Sapiens PolicyPro and Insurity PDE platforms.

• Experienced in scalable, high-availability AWS and Azure hosting environments.

• Strong knowledge of MS SQL.

Working Conditions/Environment & Physical Demands:

Normal office environment

Moderate travel required, approximately one overnight trip per month.

Disclaimer

Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Jersey City, NJ; New York State; and/or Washington State, the base salary range is listed below. This range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$155,000 - $250,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above range may be modified in the future

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